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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D2Hs

Portability
56
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro front
 
Nikon D2Hs front
Portability
51
Imaging
42
Features
40
Overall
41

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D2Hs Key Specs

Fujifilm S2 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 142 x 131 x 80mm
  • Released August 2002
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm S1 Pro
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm S3 Pro
Nikon D2Hs
(Full Review)
  • 4MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
  • Released February 2005
  • Succeeded the Nikon D2H
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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D2Hs Overview

Here, we are matching up the Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D2Hs, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and D2Hs (4MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm S2 Pro was released 3 years earlier than the D2Hs which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm S2 Pro scores versus the D2Hs for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2 Pro over the Nikon D2Hs

 Fujifilm S2 Pro D2Hs 

Reasons to pick Nikon D2Hs over the Fujifilm S2 Pro

 D2Hs Fujifilm S2 Pro 
ReleasedFebruary 2005August 2002More modern by 30 months
Display size2.5"1.8"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution235k117kCrisper display (+118k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and Nikon D2Hs

 Fujifilm S2 Pro D2Hs 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D2Hs Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S2 Pro has outer dimensions of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) whilst the Nikon D2Hs has dimensions of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S2 Pro versus the D2Hs.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D2Hs size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S2 Pro and D2Hs is 56 and 51 respectively.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D2Hs top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D2Hs Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The pic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and D2Hs.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S2 Pro to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S2 Pro is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D2Hs sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D2Hs Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D2Hs Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D2Hs as a Portrait photography camera
49
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
49
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
sensor resolution low (4MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro as a Street photography camera
Nikon D2Hs as a Street photography camera
57
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
lighter than competitors (850g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
52
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Sports photography details
Nikon D2Hs Sports photography details
42
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
49
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (4MP)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Travel photography details
Nikon D2Hs Travel photography details
50
lighter than competitors (850 grams)
weather sealing
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
resolution not great (6MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
42
weather proofing
sensor resolution low (4MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Landscape photography features
Nikon D2Hs Landscape photography features
47
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
tiny screen (1.8")
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (6MP)
missing Timelapse function
49
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (4 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Vlogging details
Nikon D2Hs Vlogging details
9
no video recording
9
can't shoot video
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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D2Hs Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S2 Pro and Nikon D2Hs
 Fujifilm FinePix S2 ProNikon D2Hs
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro Nikon D2Hs
Class Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Released 2002-08-02 2005-02-16
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD JFET
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 23.7 x 15.5mm
Sensor surface area 356.5mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 4MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4256 x 2848 2464 x 1632
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Nikon F
Available lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 1.8" 2.5"
Resolution of display 117 thousand dot 235 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 92% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 15.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/125 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 850 gr (1.87 lbs) 1200 gr (2.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 142 x 131 x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") 158 x 150 x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $2,000 $5,000